10 words from this day's editorials with Hindi meaning
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Cursory (adjective)
Hasty and therefore not thorough or detailed. शीघ्रता या असावधानी से किया हुआ
Synonyms: Perfunctory, Superficial, Desultory, Slapdash
Antonyms: Thorough, Painstaking, Meticulous
Example: After doing a cursory head count, Claire realized that two of the campers were not in their tents.
Envisage (verb)
To imagine something that has not happened or does not exist. परिकल्पना करना
Synonyms: Visualize, Envision, Imagine, Aticipate
Example: I cannot envisage what the circumstances will be in twenty years' time.
Inherently (adverb)
In a permanent, essential, or characteristic way. सहज रूप से
Synonyms: Intrinsically, Innately, Immanent
Antonyms: Adventitious, Extrinsic, Extraneous
Example: Masonry is extraordinarily satisfactory in its way but it is inherently heavy and immobile.
Lofty (adjective)
Of imposing height. ऊंचा
Synonyms: Towering, Soaring, Sky-High
Antonyms: Low, Short
Example: The lofty mountains were crowned with snow.
Horrendous (noun)
Extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible. भयानक
Synonyms: Horrible, Dreadful, Appalling, Odious
Antonyms: Delightful, Pleasant, Agreeable, Charming
Example: Four hundred people died in the horrendous plane crash that happened over the weekend.
Prompt (adjective)
Done without delay. शीघ्र
Synonyms: Immediate, Instant, Instantaneous, Expeditious, Punctual
Antonyms: Late, Tardy, Slow, Delayed
Example: She would have died but for the prompt action of two ambulance men.
Sustainable (adjective)
Capable of continuing for a long time at the same level. लंबे समय तक चल सकने वाला
Synonyms: Maintainable, Supportable, Tenable, Bearable
Antonyms: Untenable, Unsustainable
Example: A line of argument that is probably not sustainable in a public forum against skilled debaters.
Groaning (adjective)
A crying out in grief. कराहना
Synonyms: Wail, Moan, Whine, Whimper, Grunt
Example: Jason let out a groan when he tried to stand on the sprained ankle.
Unambiguous (adjective)
Clear and with only one possible meaning. स्पष्ट
Synonyms: Clear, Univocal, Explicit, Definite
Antonyms: Ambiguous, Vague, Obscure
Example: Reading the unambiguous article, the editor was glad to have found an author that is clear and concise.
Abstract (adjective)
Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence. सार
Synonyms: Theoretical, Conceptual, Ideal
Antonyms: Real, Actual, Material, Factual
Example: If you go to the designer with an abstract idea, it will be difficult for him to create the wedding dress you desire.
The editorial
Source: The Economic Times · 14 Aug 2019The spate of resignations of auditors at companies is a concern. An auditor resignation should automatically trigger an investigation, of the company and the auditor, probably by the National Financial Reporting Authority, with the blessing and help of the ministry of corporate affairs, if need be. An auditor’s queries being rebuffed is violation of the essential contract between society and an entrepreneur, of offering limited liability and the ability to pool in external capital in return for transparency and accountability. External audits are required to ensure that the money that companies raise is used for the purpose for which it had been raised. Audit committees must hold the promoter and directors to account for use of funds. Although the audit is paid for by the company, the audit firm is not meant to do the company’s bidding.
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1. Synonym of Sustainable
2. Synonym of Envisage
3. Synonym of Groaning
4. Antonym of Horrendous
5. Synonym of Prompt
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